Anxiety

The American Academy of Pediatrics intends on opening a center which will allow the organization to help youths navigate through social media, improving mental wellbeing and creating healthier social media use.

ADHD has been linked with greater perceived stress and sleep problems in adolescents.

A recent study found suicide attempts and suicide ideation were more common in children with genetic factors linked to suicide attempts.

A study by Orbis International found that children with myopia experienced significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety than their peers without vision impairment.

The stress of enduring an infectious disease pandemic expresses itself in a variety of mental health conditions, but the likelihood of experiencing particular symptoms depends on who you are.

Ahead of the US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics announced the submission of a statement including more than 300 pediatricians sharing their personal testimonies on the subject.

Research from the Developing Brain Institute found maternal psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic had disrupted critical processes of fetal brain development.

Unless there are substantive societal changes at many levels, the answer may be yes.

When helping patients in the hardest moments of their lives, it is important to have empathy for them—and for ourselves.

At the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Grace Wang, MD, FAAP, discusses how treatment of underlying sleep disorders can improve ADHD symptomatology.

With the drive to find alternate ways to manage pain and anxiety during procedures, is there a place for immersive virtual reality (VR)?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective way to treat social anxiety disorder, but some children and families struggle to find a local therapist that can help. A study examines whether internet delivered CBT can be effective.

An investigation examines whether using a brief behavior therapy program could be a highly effective way to treat anxiety and depression in pediatric patients.

A poll of parents examines whether utilizing peer support could be an effective way to help teenagers discuss mental health issues.

A teenager shares how students can connect, even in the COVID era.

A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition reminded practitioners of the 3 guiding principles of psychopharmacology.

Anxiety is common in childhood, but when it becomes a problem help is need. A presentation at the 2020 Virtual Conference on Pediatric Health Care offers guidance.

Primary care clinicians play a key role in identifying and treating anxiety disorders in children and helping them learn effective coping skills. This article summarizes some of the current guidance.